How far is Proctor, MN from Bloomington, MN?

The driving distance from Proctor, MN to Bloomington, MN is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.33 mi
02h 23m
Flight
141.49 mi
227.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.49 mi
Kilometers
227.71 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.33 mi
Kilometers
254.8 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Proctor
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Proctor
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive Bloomington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Proctor
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine City
MN

City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Proctor
79.1 mi
01h 11m
To Bloomington
79.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Proctor and Bloomington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Proctor and Bloomington.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    35 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Boundary Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Boundary Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1003 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    121.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W: Minneapolis

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 90th Street

    1145 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West 90th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Proctor and Bloomington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Boundary Avenue
123 mi · 78%
I 35W
34.3 mi · 22%
90th Street
0.22 mi
West 90th Street
0.04 mi
5th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Boundary Avenue

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine City
01h 11m from Proctor
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Proctor and Sunny near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Proctor to Bloomington?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Proctor and 79.2 miles from Bloomington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Proctor and Sunny near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Pine City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine City.

RAIL

St. Cloud

96 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

97 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Proctor and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 141.49 mi (227.71 km).

Proctor

#1 Proctor

City in St.

Population3,006
Coordinates46.7471600, -92.2254700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Bloomington

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Population84,583
Coordinates44.8408000, -93.2982800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-92.225464, 46.746959)
End: West 90th Street (-93.29828, 44.84075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $3.92 $21.92 $43.84
Premium $4.39 $24.55 $49.10
Diesel $4.86 $27.19 $54.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Proctor and Bloomington. The current time is 23:15:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.